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US Rep. Sean Casten, others evacuated from DNC headquarters during protest calling for Gaza cease-fire

Democratic members of Congress were attending a reception at party headquarters on Capitol Hill when demonstrators surrounded the building.

Chicago Sun-Times

Teachers deserve higher tax deduction for out-of-pocket classroom expenses

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, a Democrat, and Republican U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett have introduced legislation to increase the amount educators can deduct from $250 to $1,000.

Chicago Sun-Times

Could Trump become the next speaker of the House?

Donald Trump has revelled in the calls for him to become the next speaker of the House

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Could Trump become the next speaker of the House?

Donald Trump has revelled in the calls for him to become the next speaker of the House

The Independent UK

Eric Trump claims Donald will need a ‘bigger gavel’ if he becomes speaker

‘I would make sure he got a bigger gavel than the small little one that they have,’ said Eric Trump

The Independent UK

Could Trump become the next speaker of the House?

Donald Trump has revelled in the calls for him to become the next speaker of the House

The Independent UK

Eric Trump claims father will need a ‘bigger gavel’ if he becomes speaker

‘I would make sure he got a bigger gavel than the small little one that they have,’ said Eric Trump

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Could Trump become the next speaker of the House?

Donald Trump has revelled in the calls for him to become the next speaker of the House

The Independent UK

How Patrick McHenry went from partisan ‘attack dog’ to holding the House’s fate

Once “a pain in the neck” to Democrats, McHenry earned their respect. Now the North Carolina Republican is acting as speaker pro tempore.

Roll Call

Trump claims ‘lots of people’ have asked him to run for speaker

‘We have some great people in the Republican Party that could do a great job as speaker,’ Trump says in Manhattan courthouse

The Independent UK

MTG's Trump speaker push has big problem

Far-right lawmakers want ex-president to replace Kevin McCarthy — but there are major issues with that idea

Salon

House Republicans consider next ESG actions

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia

1 killed and at least 22 injured in shooting at a strip mall near Chicago, officials say

One person was killed and at least 22 injured in a mass shooting near Willowbrook in southeast DuPage County early Sunday morning, authorities said.

Chicago Tribune

Debt ceiling vote: takeaways and how the Illinois congressional delegation voted

When Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., was sure there were enough votes to pass the debt ceiling measure, she voted no. But if her vote was needed, she would have been a yes.

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Debt ceiling deal advances pipeline and tweaks environmental rules. But more work remains.

Despite weeks of negotiations, the White House and House Republicans were unable to reach a comprehensive agreement to overhaul environmental regulations and streamline federal permitting as part of their budget deal

Salon

MTG bought McCarthy's used Chapstick

The House GOP caucus "auctioned off" lip balm used by the House speaker amid debt ceiling negotiations

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois needs more oversight of natural gas utilities

We should enforce equitable consumer protections on every regulated energy monopoly operating in the state, regardless of the energy type that they deliver.

Chicago Sun-Times

Protesters greet Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on visit to Chicago area: ‘Illinois is a place where we say gay. We’re proud of it.’

Ron DeSantis, mulling a GOP run for president, meets with law enforcement in Elmhurst and denounces ‘woke policies enacted by Leftist politicians’ in blue states and cities.

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Rep. Quigley shocker: Democratic leader Jeffries knocks him off Intel panel

A spokesperson for House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Jeffries “made clear” to Quigley that term limits prevented him from staying on the panel.

Tribune News Service

GOP attorneys general sue Labor Department over ESG rule

A group of 25 Republican attorneys general sued Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and the Labor Department over a Biden administration regulation that gives retirement plan sponsors more freedom to consider environmental, social and governance factors when selecting investments.

Roll Call

GOP attorneys general sue Labor Department over ESG rule - Roll Call

Republican state attorneys general are trying to block a Labor Department rule easing the path for investors to consider ESG criteria.

Tribune News Service

Majority rules? This Democrat wants to talk about anti-majoritarian bias

WASHINGTON — Sean Casten thinks the federal government is broken.

Roll Call

Majority rules? This Democrat wants to talk about anti-majoritarian bias - Roll Call

Rep. Sean Casten has some modest proposals. What blocks the will of the people? “The Senate, the Electoral College and the Supreme Court,” he says.

Chicago Sun-Times

DuPage County sheriff under fire for not backing assault weapons ban

Lawmakers on Monday called Sheriff James Mendrick’s statements irresponsible and reckless.

Roll Call

Putting FERC to ‘Work’ — Congressional Hits & Misses - Roll Call

This week’s Hits and Misses sees Illinois Rep. Sean Casten rewording Rihanna’s song “Work” on the House floor, and more.

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